Sep 29, 2017
Santa Rosa residents can soon renew concealed weapon permits locally
PACE — Local residents can apply for or renew their statewide concealed weapon licenses at the Pace branch of the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector's office, according to Tax Collector Stan Colie Nicho…
Sep 29, 2017
Possession of a freshly killed deer, DUI among FWC incidents
MILTON — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed these cases between Sept. 15 and Sept. 21 in Santa Rosa County:
Officer Hutchinson obtained information that a deer had been tak…
Sep 29, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Milton High to host marching band festival MILTON — The 2nd annual Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival is Saturday, Sept. 30 at Milton High School’s Haywood Hanna Panther Stadium. The event will feature 14 high school marching bands from Northwest Florida and Alabama. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 4 p.m. The […]
Sep 29, 2017
Poverty education workshops coming soon to Gulf Breeze
GULF BREEZE — The nonprofit organization Santa Rosa County Bridges Out of Poverty will hold a two-day workshop on understanding and alleviating poverty.
The event is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16-…
Sep 29, 2017
School board adopts 5-year spending plan
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County School Board has adopted a five-year work plan. The Five-Year District Facilities Work Program is a document used by the Department of Education, Florida Legislature, t…
Sep 29, 2017
Beaches to Woodlands: What to expect
Santa Rosa County won’t let you forget about fall.
While tourists and locals often recognize Northwest Florida for the endless summer possibilities at the beach, they might consider spending autumn…
Sep 29, 2017
Church alcohol ordinance passes first reading
If a restaurant or bar opens within the 500-foot zone after a church opts out of the established zoning ordinance, the business may still serve alcohol, according to Mayor Wesley Meiss.
Sep 27, 2017
Former Olympian visits Pace Rotary Club
PACE — Auburn University graduate and former Olympian Gabor Mate spoke to the Pace Rotary Club about his experiences growing up in Hungary as well as his time as an Olympic Athlete. He grew up in com…
Sep 27, 2017
Become a Master Gardener with the Santa Rosa County Extension
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Extension is accepting applications for Master Gardener training. Training costs $150, which includes all materials and supplies, according to Extension Residential Hor…
Sep 27, 2017
Milton Rotary donates needed clothing to East Milton Elementary School
MILTON — Over the last two weeks, Milton Rotary Club collected socks and underwear for East Milton Elementary School students who need them. When available, the school sends new underwear and socks h…